Boarding facilities

Cattery - ask us for more information on the Vetwest cattery located at our Wanneroo hospital - mail [at] vetwest [dot] com [dot] au

www.abbeyvale.com - Abbeyvale Lodge Boarding Kennels in Southern River WA provide a safe, clean, comfortable and happy environment for your best friend. Also offer a full pick-up service.

Local authority animal management information

Councils

www.joondalup.wa.gov.au - City of Joondalup
www.stirling.wa.gov.au - City of Stirling
www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au - City of Wanneroo
www.canning.wa.gov.au - City of Canning
www.gosnells.wa.gov.au - City of Gosnells

Local Associations 

www.dogswest.com - Canine Association of WA 

Wildlife Care

www.naturebase.net/content/view/284/1031/ - Wildlife care in WA for information on what to do if you find an injured animal. Also WildCare hotline is available on (08) 9474 9055

www.naturebase.net/content/view/871/808/ - Keeping reptiles as pets - visit this page to find information information on choosing a pet, licenses, recommended reading, housing and more in Western Australia.

http://raptor.iinet.net.au/waconservation/ - WA Conservation of Raptors

Snake Removal

SnakeBusters - are independent volunteers performing a safety-related service for the public and a welfare-related service for native fauna. Contact one of our hospitals for more information.

CALM - Snake Removal Service - Phone: (08) 9334 0292 or 9334 0333
If you find a snake in a garden or a house, contact the Department on the numbers given and they will refer you to a volunteer reptile remover.

Useful pet sites

www.goodownersa.com -  Helps you choose the breed of dog or cat for your lifestyle, as well as provide information for training and caring for your pets.

www.gooddogsa.com/goodowner/we-are-family - The "We are Family" program is a guide to help new parents introduce young children to household pets.

www.vetsci.usyd.edu.au/lida - Most breeds have their characteristic list of inherited defects. Visit this University of Sydney site to find out more about breed inherited disorders.

www.upei.ca/~cidd/intro.htm - The Canine Inherited Disorders Database aims to help reduce the incidence of inherited disorders in dogs. Visit this site to find out more about inherited disorders and how to avoid and manage them.

www.pethealthcheck.com - Helpful information about canine arthritis

www.npwm.com - Find out how six-month wellness exams can keep your best friend happy and healthy. Pets age up to seven times faster than people. Find out what this means for your pet?

www.veterinarypartner.com - A detailed online resource for animal health information. This site is useful if you wish to find out more about a specific health condition, or are interested in pet health care and well being. (Whilst this site is useful, we ask you to consult us before you make any changes to your pets healthcare regime!)

www.bunnybusiness.org - For extensive rabbit information including caring for, feeding, breeding, behavior and housing for rabbits.

Finding a new pet

www.petrescue.com.au - A rescue site for pet owners looking to adopt a pet, supported by many of Australia's welfare groups.

www.petnet.com.au/~petnet09/selectapet/choose-a-pet will help you select a dog or a cat to suit your family, living arranagments and lifestyle.

www.adoptapet.com.au - A national website that lets you view some of the animals waiting adoption at RSPCA locations across Australia.

Travelling with your pet

www.doggyholiday.com.au This site provides a guide to various holiday destinations throughout Australia which are dog friendly.

www.stayz.com.au Check out this great pet friendly accommodation guide

www.petswelcome.com This site provides an array of information on travelling and moving with your pet.

Training aids

www.gentleleader.com - head halter products

www.halti.co.uk - head halter products

www.rspcawa.asn.au/training/training.html - RSCPCA dog training 

Veterinary industry - our industry, associations and careers

www.ava.com.au - The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) promotes, supports and represents the veterinary profession by providing quality services to the members and the community.

www.ccac.net.au - The Centre for Companion Animals in the Community has been established by the Australian Veterinary Association as a centre of expertise on companion animal ownership and management. Topics cover the full range of animal management including animal behaviour, urban planning, legislation and policy, public open space, human health and sustainability.

www.vetcareers.com.au - For information on careers and job opportunities in the veterinary industry.

www.animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu View an online encyclopedia on the history of animals. This site is literally a virtual museum where you can look at spinning views of skulls, listen to frog calls, view movies and more

www.coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu Learn more about warm and cold blooded anmials and check out what animals look like in infrared light. See the differences between animals and how fur, feathers, and blubber insulate animals.

www.zootopia.com.au The home of the Taronga and Western Plains Zoo, which features loads of 'keeper cams', meet loads of zoo animals, and find out about the habitats they live in.

www.stuffonmycat.com Crazy about cats? You will love this site! Please enjoy however we don't want to see any stuff on my cat related injuries at the clinic please.

www.wheelywilly.com Willy was once an abandoned dog, paralyzed, and vocal cords severed this tiny Chihuahua lived at an animal hospital waiting for someone to take him home. Until A pet store owner did, and wheely willy with his K9 cart are celebrities, sharing stories of courage with fans.

www.switcheroozoo.com Make your own animals by combining the heads, bodies and legs of different animals together.

www.gone2thedogs.com Make sure you check out this month's very cool website. Find out what kind of dog you are by clicking on the word GAME on the left hand side of the screen.

www.kidswebtv.com Visit Eddy The Eco-Dog Online Games, activities, and plenty of entertainment for hours and hours of fun.

www.bowwow.com.au This is a fun site that allows you to find out the meaning of your pets name, helps you to name a new pet, lists the top 20 pet names, and more.

www.kids.nationalgeographic.com Click on the 'animals page' and view loads of cool animal pics, get up close and personal with great white sharks and other dangerous species, download loads of stuff including videos, postcards and more

www.enchantedlearning.com A comprehensive list answering questions such as what is the female, male, baby, or group name of a specific animal. For example, did you know the male name for a turkey is a tom, the female a hen, their offspring a poult and when in a group you refer to them as a rafter?

www.prefurr.com A cat and dog product and training review website. The authors compile information from their own and others cat and dog experiences to provide their readers with positive, genuine information to make both their pet's lives and their own lives with them happier and easier.

www.dogtree.com.au Dogtree is a service that connects you with other dog owners. Use dogtree to find your dog a playmate or walking friend, arrange dogsitting, meet new dogs living nearby, place a free classifieds ad and keep up with local news and events.

Animals, mammals and more

www.bbc.co.uk Do you know how many species of bats there are in the world? Visit the science and nature page on the BBC website and take a quick quiz about mammals and more.

www.reptilepark.com.au is the website of the Australian Reptile Park. An interactive site with great information on all kinds of Australian wildlife including snakes and venom production

www.lostkingdoms.com Australia's reptiles, birds and mammals from the Cretaceous to the present. From dinosours to people, interesting facts, games and cool movies.

Cool pet products

www.litterkwitter.com.au Say goodbye to the litter tray forever, The Litter Kwitter Cat Toilet Training System helps you train your cat to use the toilet instead of the litter tray.

www.catsize.com.au It's true! Cats really DO watch TV. Well that's what the cat crazy people behind Catsize Entertainment believe. They have a range of products including videos for cats to keep your feline friend entertained for hours!!

www.dogblessyou.com.au You will find caps, coats, carriers, shoes, and fancy beds not to mention a bikini for your favourite friend on this website. Dog Bless You provides fun accessories for very spoilt pets.

www.postmodernpets.com All things savvy for the design savvy pets and their owners

Here are some Veterinary Hospitals we are happy to recommend

In South Australia

Adelaide Animal Hospital
301 Magill Road, Trinity Gardens SA (08) 8364 1577 www.adelaidevet.com.au
Burnside Veterinary Centre
506 Glynburn Road, Burnside SA (08) 8364 3308 www.adelaidevet.com.au
Prospect Road Veterinary Hospital
318 Prospect Road, Prospect SA (08) 8344 4233
www.adelaidevet.com.au

In Victoria

Blackburn Veterinary Centre
296 Middleborough Road, Blackburn (03) 9897 4222 www.blackburnvet.com.au
Brunswick Central Veterinary Clinic
210 Lygon Street, Brunswick East (03) 9381 4411 www.brunswickcentralvet.com.au
Pascoe Vale Veterinary Hospital
Cnr of Kent Road & Derby Street, Pascoe Vale, (03) 9350 2955 www.pascoevalevet.com.au
Reservoir Veterinary Clinic
226 Spring Street, Reservoir (03) 9471 0155 www.reservoirvet.com.au
Carlton Veterinary Surgery
603 Rathdowne Street, Carlton (03) 9347 1988 www.carltonvet.com.au
Fitzroy Veterinary Hospital
102 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy (03) 9489 2195 www.fitzroyvet.com.au
Essendon Veterinary Clinic
89 Buckley Street, Essendon (03) 9375 1039 www.essendonvet.com.au
Manningham Veterinary Clinic
22 Manningham Road, Bulleen (03) 9850 1600 www.manninghamvet.com.au

In Western Australia - Perth

Visit the Vetwest Animal Hospitals webpage for more details on the following hospitals www.vetwest.com.au

Vetwest Currambine (formely Beaumaris)
7/4 Hobsons Gate, Currambine  (08) 9404 1149
Vetwest Carine
Carine Glades Professional Centre, 12 Davallia Rd, Duncraig (08) 9404 1127
Vetwest Canning Vale
Cnr of Ranford and Nicholson Roads, Canning Vale (08) 9404 1162
Vetwest Clarkson
3/70 Pensacola Terrace, Clarkson (08) 9404 1151 
Vetwest Wanneroo
Cnr of San Rosa and Wanneroo Roads, Wanneroo (08) 9404 1173
Vetwest Whitfords
Unit 6, 37 Endeavour Road, Hillarys (08) 9404 1138
Vetwest Yokine
3/162 Wanneroo Road (cnr Royal Street), Yokine (08) 9440 4866